Chuck Blakeman joins me today on Franchise Euphoria. We discuss a business model some would consider radical. It involves no employees, no regular work hours, and no managers just to name a few unique aspects. Chuck explains what a participation company is and how it can create a super successful business for you.

About Chuck

Chuck Blakeman has an off the grid approach to business that has been adopted by thousands of business founders and leaders. He has bootstrapped eight wildly different business from the ground up, making every mistake possible along the way to some big wins. As an internationally acclaimed business speaker averaging more than 100+ speaking engagements and workshops per year, he has been quoted and featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, CNNMoney.com, NYTimes.com, other online magazines and small business blogs throughout the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.

Show Highlights

Ø Why hiring employees is not such a good idea

Ø How a participation company can increase your success

Ø How to do away with job titles

Ø How to do away with manager

Ø Why this works so well

Episode Resources

Simon Sinek: Start with Why

Douglas McGregor: The Human Side of Enterprise

Michael Gerber: E-Myth

Seth Godin

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New Business Model: A Participation Company & How It Can Work For You